Posts for: October, 2018

You've probably heard about Invisalign, the revolutionary way to straighten your teeth with lightweight, flexible plastic aligners that are practically invisible to other people. If you've considered Invisalign, you probably have a lot of questions, most likely including, "will Invisalign work for me?" Read below to learn some of the criteria that will determine if Invisalign is a good fit for you and call Dr. Robert LaRocque, your dentist in Nashua, New Hampshire, if you think you qualify!

Degree of misalignment

Teeth with gaps, rotation, or mild crowding typically respond very well to the process behind Invisalign. However, severe overbites and underbites are usually due to an abnormality in the way the jaw has grown rather than the position of the teeth. In cases such as these, traditional braces and other orthodontic treatments are more appropriate. With X-rays and an examination, your Nashua dentist can determine the extent of your alignment issues and the most effective treatment for them.

Age

During childhood and the early teen years, the jaw is still growing and the placement of the teeth is still unfinished. Therefore, people are advised against Invisalign until they have reached the late teens or early twenties. Prior to that, misalignment should be treated with the goal of guiding the growth pattern of the teeth and jaw.

Commitment

Another age-related issue to consider before choosing Invisalign: the amount of commitment needed to make it work! For best results, your Nashua dentist will recommend wearing your aligners for no less than 20 to 22 hours each day. For younger patients, it may be too tempting to remove them more often, interrupting the treatment process. Because the aligners are lightweight and thin, misplacing or losing them is also a risk.

Interested? Call Today!

If you'd like to learn more about Invisalign from Dr. Laroque, contact our office in Nashua, New Hampshire at (603) 883-6010 to set up an appointment today!